Bonaparte needed the cash fast since he was at war with three other countries. He sold the Louisiana territory for only $15,000 in order to make a quick buck.
According to most textbooks, Napoleon Boaparte offered the Louisiana Territory. As quick as a flash, Thomas Jefferson told Bonaparte that he will buy it.
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.
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He needed the cash to continue his European War.
France.The Louisiana Territory was owned by France, and was sold to Thomas Jefferson by Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Louisiana Territory was purchases from Napoleon Bonaparte of France.
He sold the Louisiana Territory to the US for $15 million.
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According to most textbooks, Napoleon Boaparte offered the Louisiana Territory. As quick as a flash, Thomas Jefferson told Bonaparte that he will buy it.
Who did we bought the Louisiana Territory from? The French under the dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte for 15 million dollars.
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.
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he was losing a war and needed money
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Napoleon Bonaparte sold New Orleans along with the Louisiana Territory to President Jefferson in the 1880's.